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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 472.68 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 472.68 and 150.66 is: 225.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 472.68 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/472.68 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 472.68 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 71,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,211.61/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.90

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