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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 469.05 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 469.05 and 158.82 is: 237.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 469.05 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/469.05 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 469.05 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 74,493.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,493.75/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.88

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