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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.51, 470.28 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.51, 470.28 and 151.33 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.51 : 470.28 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.51/470.28 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.51x = 470.28 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.51x = 71,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,167.47/313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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