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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 470.10 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 470.10 and 151 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 470.10 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/470.10 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 470.10 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 70,985.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,985.10/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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