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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 470.67 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 470.67 and 151.32 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 470.67 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/470.67 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 470.67 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 71,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221.78/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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