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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.67, 470.41 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.67, 470.41 and 151.47 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.67 : 470.41 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.67/470.41 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.67x = 470.41 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.67x = 71,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,252.62/313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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