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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.88, 472.41 and 152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.88, 472.41 and 152.54 is: 228.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.88 : 472.41 = 152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.88/472.41 = 152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.88x = 472.41 × 152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.88x = 72,059.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,059.06/314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.85

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