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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 473.60 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 473.60 and 153.36 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 473.60 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/473.60 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 473.60 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 72,631.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,631.30/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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