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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.10, 476.94 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.10, 476.94 and 153.48 is: 230.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.10 : 476.94 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.10/476.94 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.10x = 476.94 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.10x = 73,200.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,200.75/318.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.12

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