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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.80, 473.80 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.80, 473.80 and 153.50 is: 230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.80 : 473.80 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.80/473.80 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.80x = 473.80 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.80x = 72,728.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,728.30/315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.30

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