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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 469.65 and 158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 469.65 and 158.91 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 469.65 = 158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/469.65 = 158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 469.65 × 158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 74,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,632.08/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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