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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 473.61 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 473.61 and 153.46 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 473.61 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/473.61 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 473.61 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 72,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,680.19/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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