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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.37, 470.09 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.37, 470.09 and 105.11 is: 157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.37 : 470.09 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.37/470.09 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.37x = 470.09 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.37x = 49,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,411.16/313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.68

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