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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 473.67 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 473.67 and 153.98 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 473.67 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/473.67 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 473.67 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 72,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,935.71/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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