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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.41, 469.94 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.41, 469.94 and 151.20 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.41 : 469.94 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.41/469.94 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.41x = 469.94 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.41x = 71,054.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,054.17/313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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