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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 474.14 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 474.14 and 153.30 is: 229.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 474.14 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/474.14 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 474.14 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 72,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,685.66/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.94

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