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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 472.94 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 472.94 and 150.83 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 472.94 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/472.94 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 472.94 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 71,330.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,330.42/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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