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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.24, 470.96 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.24, 470.96 and 151.92 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.24 : 470.96 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.24/470.96 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.24x = 470.96 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.24x = 71,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,548.24/314.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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