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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.02 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.02 and 152.48 is: 228.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.02 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.02 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.02 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 71,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,973.61/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.39

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