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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 477.21 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 477.21 and 153.68 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 477.21 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/477.21 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 477.21 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 73,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,335.25/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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