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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 474.03 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 474.03 and 153.62 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 474.03 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/474.03 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 474.03 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 72,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,818.12/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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