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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.03, 469.73 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.03, 469.73 and 159.06 is: 238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.03 : 469.73 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.03/469.73 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.03x = 469.73 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.03x = 74,718.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,718.15/313.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.69

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