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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 469.83 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 469.83 and 151.45 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 469.83 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/469.83 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 469.83 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 71,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,155.75/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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