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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.87 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.87 and 153.56 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.87 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.87 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.87 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 72,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,764.34/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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