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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 474.39 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 474.39 and 153.99 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 474.39 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/474.39 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 474.39 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 73,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,051.32/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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