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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 474.11 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 474.11 and 153.88 is: 230.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 474.11 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/474.11 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 474.11 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 72,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,956.05/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.60

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