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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 470.60 and 151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 470.60 and 151.40 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 470.60 = 151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/470.60 = 151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 470.60 × 151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 71,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,248.08/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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