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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 473.11 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 473.11 and 152.97 is: 229.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 473.11 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/473.11 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 473.11 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 72,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371.25/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.51

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