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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 475.46 and 152.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 475.46 and 152.27 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 475.46 = 152.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/475.46 = 152.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 475.46 × 152.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 72,397.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,397.53/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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