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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 473.94 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 473.94 and 153.88 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 473.94 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/473.94 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 473.94 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 72,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,929.89/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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