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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.25 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.25 and 151.20 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.25 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.25 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.25 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 71,101.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,101.80/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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