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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.36, 469.98 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.36, 469.98 and 118.34 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.36 : 469.98 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.36/469.98 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.36x = 469.98 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.36x = 55,619.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,619.16/313.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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