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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.01, 473.68 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.01, 473.68 and 153.47 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.01 : 473.68 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.01/473.68 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.01x = 473.68 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.01x = 72,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,695.67/316.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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