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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.10, 473.58 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.10, 473.58 and 153.43 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.10 : 473.58 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.10/473.58 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.10x = 473.58 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.10x = 72,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,660.20/316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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