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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.38, 469.83 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.38, 469.83 and 159.48 is: 239.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.38 : 469.83 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.38/469.83 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.38x = 469.83 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.38x = 74,928.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,928.49/313.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.10

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