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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 474.18 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 474.18 and 153.78 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 474.18 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/474.18 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 474.18 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 72,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,919.40/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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