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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 473.46 and 153.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 473.46 and 153.46 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 473.46 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/473.46 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 473.46 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 72,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,657.17/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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