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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.11, 469.37 and 158.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.11, 469.37 and 158.85 is: 238.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.11 : 469.37 = 158.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.11/469.37 = 158.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.11x = 469.37 × 158.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.11x = 74,559.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,559.82/313.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.13

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