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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.77, 473.01 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.77, 473.01 and 151.01 is: 226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.77 : 473.01 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.77/473.01 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.77x = 473.01 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.77x = 71,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427.44/315.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.20

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