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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 472.56 and 153.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 472.56 and 153.33 is: 229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 472.56 = 153.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/472.56 = 153.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 472.56 × 153.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 72,457.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,457.62/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.62

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