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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 469.41 and 158.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 469.41 and 158.89 is: 238.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 469.41 = 158.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/469.41 = 158.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 469.41 × 158.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 74,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,584.55/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.21

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