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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 470.13 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 470.13 and 150.94 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 470.13 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/470.13 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 470.13 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 70,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,961.42/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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