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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 470.04 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 470.04 and 151.18 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 470.04 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/470.04 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 470.04 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 71,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,060.65/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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