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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 470.85 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 470.85 and 151.49 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 470.85 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/470.85 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 470.85 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 71,328.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,328.31/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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