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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.77, 472.25 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.77, 472.25 and 150.34 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.77 : 472.25 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.77/472.25 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.77x = 472.25 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.77x = 70,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,997.26/314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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