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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 470.61 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 470.61 and 151.47 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 470.61 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/470.61 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 470.61 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 71,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,283.30/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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