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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 470.02 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 470.02 and 151.08 is: 226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 470.02 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/470.02 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 470.02 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 71,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,010.62/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.58

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