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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.35 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.35 and 151.86 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.35 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.35 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.35 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 72,035.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,035.81/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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