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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.56 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.56 and 152.94 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.56 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.56 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.56 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 72,273.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,273.33/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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