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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.03, 470.73 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.03, 470.73 and 151.82 is: 227.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.03 : 470.73 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.03/470.73 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.03x = 470.73 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.03x = 71,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,466.23/314.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.58

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