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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 472.61 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 472.61 and 150.56 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 472.61 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/472.61 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 472.61 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 71,153.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,153.05/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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