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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 473.76 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 473.76 and 153.82 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 473.76 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/473.76 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 473.76 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 72,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,873.76/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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