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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 474.54 and 153.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 474.54 and 153.98 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 474.54 = 153.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/474.54 = 153.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 474.54 × 153.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 73,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,069.67/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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