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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 474.34 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 474.34 and 153.88 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 474.34 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/474.34 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 474.34 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 72,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,991.44/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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