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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.94, 476.60 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.94, 476.60 and 153.36 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.94 : 476.60 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.94/476.60 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.94x = 476.60 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.94x = 73,090.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,090.61/317.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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