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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.11, 473.00 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.11, 473.00 and 152.91 is: 229.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.11 : 473.00 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.11/473.00 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.11x = 473.00 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.11x = 72,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,325.67/315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.53

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