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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 473.18 and 150.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 473.18 and 150.81 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 473.18 = 150.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/473.18 = 150.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 473.18 × 150.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 71,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,360.41/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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