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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.13, 470.79 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.13, 470.79 and 151.68 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.13 : 470.79 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.13/470.79 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.13x = 470.79 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.13x = 71,409.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,409.43/314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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