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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.28 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.28 and 151.12 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.28 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.28 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.28 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 71,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,068.71/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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