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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.51, 472.77 and 153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.51, 472.77 and 153.06 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.51 : 472.77 = 153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.51/472.77 = 153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.51x = 472.77 × 153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.51x = 72,362.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,362.18/315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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