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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 474.16 and 153.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 474.16 and 153.66 is: 230.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 474.16 = 153.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/474.16 = 153.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 474.16 × 153.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 72,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,859.43/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.48

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