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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 474.15 and 151.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 474.15 and 151.81 is: 227.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 474.15 = 151.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/474.15 = 151.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 474.15 × 151.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 71,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,978.34/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.51

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