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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 470.27 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 470.27 and 151.22 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 470.27 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/470.27 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 470.27 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 71,115.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,115.78/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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