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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472 and 152.52 is: 228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 71,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,989.44/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.51

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