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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 474.60 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 474.60 and 153.91 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 474.60 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/474.60 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 474.60 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 73,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,045.69/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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