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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 473.49 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 473.49 and 153.33 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 473.49 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/473.49 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 473.49 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 72,600.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,600.22/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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