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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 472.92 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 472.92 and 153.01 is: 229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 472.92 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/472.92 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 472.92 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 72,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,361.49/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.45

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