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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 469.78 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 469.78 and 118.23 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 469.78 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/469.78 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 469.78 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 55,542.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,542.09/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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