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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 473.29 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 473.29 and 151.01 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 473.29 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/473.29 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 473.29 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 71,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,468.78/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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