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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 473.78 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 473.78 and 153.50 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 473.78 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/473.78 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 473.78 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 72,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,724.85/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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