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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.37, 469.91 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.37, 469.91 and 118.22 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.37 : 469.91 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.37/469.91 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.37x = 469.91 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.37x = 55,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,553.34/313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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