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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 470.06 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 470.06 and 151.58 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 470.06 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/470.06 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 470.06 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 71,249.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,249.16/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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