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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 472.77 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 472.77 and 151.23 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 472.77 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/472.77 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 472.77 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 71,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,497.01/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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