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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 470.01 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 470.01 and 118.37 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 470.01 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/470.01 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 470.01 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 55,633.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633.39/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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