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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 472.80 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 472.80 and 150.75 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 472.80 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/472.80 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 472.80 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 71,274.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,274.60/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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