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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 472.47 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 472.47 and 152.65 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 472.47 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/472.47 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 472.47 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 72,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,122.55/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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