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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 473.67 and 153.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 473.67 and 153.59 is: 230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 473.67 = 153.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/473.67 = 153.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 473.67 × 153.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 72,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,748.61/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.16

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