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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.78, 475.24 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.78, 475.24 and 152.31 is: 228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.78 : 475.24 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.78/475.24 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.78x = 475.24 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.78x = 72,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,381.43/316.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.49

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