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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 473.22 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 473.22 and 153.44 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 473.22 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/473.22 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 473.22 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 72,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,610.88/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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