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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 469.38 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 469.38 and 141.88 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 469.38 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/469.38 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 469.38 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 66,595.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,595.63/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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