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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 474.36 and 153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 474.36 and 153.85 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 474.36 = 153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/474.36 = 153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 474.36 × 153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 72,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,980.29/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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