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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 470.95 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 470.95 and 151.47 is: 227.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 470.95 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/470.95 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 470.95 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 71,334.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,334.42/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.27

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