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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.91, 470.61 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.91, 470.61 and 151.51 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.91 : 470.61 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.91/470.61 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.91x = 470.61 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.91x = 71,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,301.36/313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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