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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.96, 472.13 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.96, 472.13 and 152.76 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.96 : 472.13 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.96/472.13 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.96x = 472.13 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.96x = 72,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.96/314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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