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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 474.33 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 474.33 and 153.87 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 474.33 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/474.33 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 474.33 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 72,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,985.16/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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