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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 473.90 and 153.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 473.90 and 153.75 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 473.90 = 153.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/473.90 = 153.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 473.90 × 153.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 72,861.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,861.36/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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