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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.76, 470.76 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.76, 470.76 and 151.50 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.76 : 470.76 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.76/470.76 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.76x = 470.76 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.76x = 71,320.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,320.14/313.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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