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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 473.34 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 473.34 and 151.22 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 473.34 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/473.34 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 473.34 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 71,578.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,578.47/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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