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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 474.41 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 474.41 and 153.83 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 474.41 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/474.41 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 474.41 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 72,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,976.50/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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