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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.27, 469.60 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.27, 469.60 and 118.22 is: 177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.27 : 469.60 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.27/469.60 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.27x = 469.60 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.27x = 55,513.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,513.47/313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.21

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