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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.91, 473.99 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.91, 473.99 and 153.50 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.91 : 473.99 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.91/473.99 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.91x = 473.99 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.91x = 72,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,757.47/315.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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