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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.73, 470.69 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.73, 470.69 and 151.42 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.73 : 470.69 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.73/470.69 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.73x = 470.69 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.73x = 71,271.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,271.88/313.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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