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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 474.38 and 153.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 474.38 and 153.89 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 474.38 = 153.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/474.38 = 153.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 474.38 × 153.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 73,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,002.34/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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