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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 470.08 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 470.08 and 150.98 is: 226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 470.08 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/470.08 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 470.08 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 70,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,972.68/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.47

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