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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.39 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.39 and 150.32 is: 225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.39 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.39 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.39 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 71,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,009.66/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.33

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