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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 473.25 and 159.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 473.25 and 159.29 is: 238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 473.25 = 159.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/473.25 = 159.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 473.25 × 159.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 75,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,383.99/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.85

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