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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.35, 474.08 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.35, 474.08 and 153.68 is: 230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.35 : 474.08 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.35/474.08 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.35x = 474.08 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.35x = 72,853.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,853.48/316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.29

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