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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.91, 473.67 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.91, 473.67 and 153.70 is: 230.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.91 : 473.67 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.91/473.67 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.91x = 473.67 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.91x = 72,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,803.08/315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.46

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