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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 472.86 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 472.86 and 150.76 is: 226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 472.86 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/472.86 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 472.86 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 71,285.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,285.63/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.03

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