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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 469.80 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 469.80 and 159.12 is: 238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 469.80 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/469.80 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 469.80 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 74,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.58/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.50

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