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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.43, 470.21 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.43, 470.21 and 183.38 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.43 : 470.21 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.43/470.21 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.43x = 470.21 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.43x = 86,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,223.84/313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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