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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.17, 469.74 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.17, 469.74 and 159.06 is: 238.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.17 : 469.74 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.17/469.74 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.17x = 469.74 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.17x = 74,716.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,716.84/313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.58

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