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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 470.84 and 151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 470.84 and 151.72 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 470.84 = 151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/470.84 = 151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 470.84 × 151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 71,435.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,435.09/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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