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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 473.78 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 473.78 and 151.27 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 473.78 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/473.78 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 473.78 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 71,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,665.58/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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