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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 470.28 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 470.28 and 151.34 is: 226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 470.28 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/470.28 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 470.28 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 71,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,172.18/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.75

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