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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.75 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.75 and 151.40 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.75 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.75 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.75 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 71,271.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271.97/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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