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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.00, 469.64 and 158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.00, 469.64 and 158.90 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.00 : 469.64 = 158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.00/469.64 = 158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.00x = 469.64 × 158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.00x = 74,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,623.85/313.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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