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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.67, 472.28 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.67, 472.28 and 152.48 is: 228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.67 : 472.28 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.67/472.28 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.67x = 472.28 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.67x = 72,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,010.13/314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.84

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