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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.34, 470.09 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.34, 470.09 and 183.45 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.34 : 470.09 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.34/470.09 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.34x = 470.09 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.34x = 86,236.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,236.84/313.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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