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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.15 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.15 and 153.03 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.15 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.15 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.15 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 72,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,406.53/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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