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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 470.03 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 470.03 and 150.98 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 470.03 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/470.03 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 470.03 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 70,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,962.02/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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