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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 471.93 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 471.93 and 152.28 is: 228.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 471.93 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/471.93 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 471.93 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 71,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,865.50/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.06

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