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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.97, 470.80 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.97, 470.80 and 151.46 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.97 : 470.80 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.97/470.80 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.97x = 470.80 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.97x = 71,306.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,306.12/313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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