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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.67, 470.66 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.67, 470.66 and 151.31 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.67 : 470.66 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.67/470.66 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.67x = 470.66 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.67x = 71,212.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,212.45/313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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