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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.12, 474.24 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.12, 474.24 and 151.52 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.12 : 474.24 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.12/474.24 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.12x = 474.24 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.12x = 71,856.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,856.84/316.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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