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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 472.92 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 472.92 and 152.88 is: 229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 472.92 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/472.92 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 472.92 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 72,300.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,300.01/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.47

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