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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 470.12 and 151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 470.12 and 151.06 is: 226.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 470.12 = 151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/470.12 = 151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 470.12 × 151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 71,016.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,016.33/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.60

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