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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.39, 469.98 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.39, 469.98 and 118.48 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.39 : 469.98 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.39/469.98 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.39x = 469.98 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.39x = 55,683.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,683.23/313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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