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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.30, 469.63 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.30, 469.63 and 118.27 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.30 : 469.63 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.30/469.63 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.30x = 469.63 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.30x = 55,543.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,543.14/313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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