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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 473.64 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 473.64 and 153.41 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 473.64 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/473.64 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 473.64 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 72,661.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,661.11/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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