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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 474.53 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 474.53 and 153.97 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 474.53 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/474.53 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 474.53 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 73,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,063.38/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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