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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.05, 469.18 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.05, 469.18 and 159.02 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.05 : 469.18 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.05/469.18 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.05x = 469.18 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.05x = 74,609.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,609.00/313.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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