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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 470.34 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 470.34 and 151.11 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 470.34 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/470.34 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 470.34 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 71,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,073.08/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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