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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.41, 474.43 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.41, 474.43 and 151.83 is: 227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.41 : 474.43 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.41/474.43 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.41x = 474.43 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.41x = 72,032.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,032.71/316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.66

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