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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 472.77 and 150.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 472.77 and 150.53 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 472.77 = 150.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/472.77 = 150.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 472.77 × 150.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 71,166.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,166.07/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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