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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.49, 474.38 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.49, 474.38 and 153.99 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.49 : 474.38 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.49/474.38 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.49x = 474.38 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.49x = 73,049.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,049.01/316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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