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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 471.99 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 471.99 and 152.31 is: 228.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 471.99 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/471.99 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 471.99 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 71,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,888.80/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.24

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