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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.34, 470.97 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.34, 470.97 and 151.80 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.34 : 470.97 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.34/470.97 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.34x = 470.97 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.34x = 71,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,493.25/314.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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