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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.26, 470.98 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.26, 470.98 and 151.58 is: 227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.26 : 470.98 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.26/470.98 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.26x = 470.98 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.26x = 71,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391.15/314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.17

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