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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.79, 473.38 and 153.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.79, 473.38 and 153.38 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.79 : 473.38 = 153.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.79/473.38 = 153.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.79x = 473.38 × 153.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.79x = 72,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,607.02/315.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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