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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 474.32 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 474.32 and 153.81 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 474.32 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/474.32 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 474.32 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 72,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,955.16/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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