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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.26, 474.29 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.26, 474.29 and 151.64 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.26 : 474.29 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.26/474.29 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.26x = 474.29 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.26x = 71,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,920.58/316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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