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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 474.45 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 474.45 and 153.96 is: 231.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 474.45 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/474.45 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 474.45 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 73,046.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,046.32/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.06

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