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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.67, 470.50 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.67, 470.50 and 151.46 is: 227.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.67 : 470.50 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.67/470.50 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.67x = 470.50 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.67x = 71,262.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,262.73/313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.19

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