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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 474.03 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 474.03 and 151.54 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 474.03 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/474.03 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 474.03 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 71,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,833.32/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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