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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 470.60 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 470.60 and 151.36 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 470.60 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/470.60 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 470.60 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 71,230.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,230.02/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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