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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.53 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.53 and 151.89 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.53 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.53 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.53 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 72,076.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,076.49/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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