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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 477.29 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 477.29 and 153.77 is: 230.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 477.29 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/477.29 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 477.29 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 73,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,390.88/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.50

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