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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.72 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.72 and 151.35 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.72 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.72 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.72 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 71,696.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,696.77/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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