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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 472.26 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 472.26 and 152.46 is: 228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 472.26 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/472.26 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 472.26 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 72,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,000.76/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.53

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