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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 473.37 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 473.37 and 151.00 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 473.37 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/473.37 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 473.37 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 71,480.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,480.17/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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