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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 470.06 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 470.06 and 159.34 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 470.06 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/470.06 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 470.06 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 74,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,896.21/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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