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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.65 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.65 and 152.80 is: 229.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.65 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.65 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.65 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 72,220.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,220.92/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.20

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