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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.55 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.55 and 153.42 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.55 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.55 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.55 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 72,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,652.04/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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