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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.46, 470.23 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.46, 470.23 and 151.03 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.46 : 470.23 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.46/470.23 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.46x = 470.23 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.46x = 71,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,019.47/313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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