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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 474.06 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 474.06 and 153.81 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 474.06 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/474.06 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 474.06 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 72,915.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,915.17/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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