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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 473.53 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 473.53 and 153.28 is: 229.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 473.53 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/473.53 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 473.53 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 72,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,582.68/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.63

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