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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 473.82 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 473.82 and 151.30 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 473.82 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/473.82 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 473.82 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 71,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,688.97/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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