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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 473.48 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 473.48 and 153.86 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 473.48 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/473.48 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 473.48 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 72,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,849.63/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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