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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.18 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.18 and 153.90 is: 230.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.18 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.18 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.18 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 72,976.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976.30/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.70

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