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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 475.43 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 475.43 and 152.31 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 475.43 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/475.43 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 475.43 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 72,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,411.98/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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