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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.16, 473.01 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.16, 473.01 and 150.83 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.16 : 473.01 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.16/473.01 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.16x = 473.01 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.16x = 71,342.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,342.94/315.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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