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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.36, 474.64 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.36, 474.64 and 153.94 is: 230.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.36 : 474.64 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.36/474.64 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.36x = 474.64 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.36x = 73,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,066.08/316.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.96

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