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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.30, 474.54 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.30, 474.54 and 153.88 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.30 : 474.54 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.30/474.54 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.30x = 474.54 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.30x = 73,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022.22/316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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