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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.15, 473.82 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.15, 473.82 and 151.48 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.15 : 473.82 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.15/473.82 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.15x = 473.82 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.15x = 71,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,774.25/316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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