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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 477.27 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 477.27 and 153.58 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 477.27 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/477.27 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 477.27 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 73,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,299.13/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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