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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 469.81 and 159.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 469.81 and 159.05 is: 238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 469.81 = 159.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/469.81 = 159.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 469.81 × 159.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 74,720.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,720.14/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.71

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