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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.66, 476.73 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.66, 476.73 and 153.16 is: 229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.66 : 476.73 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.66/476.73 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.66x = 476.73 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.66x = 73,014.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,014.77/317.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.86

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