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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.46, 469.88 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.46, 469.88 and 118.40 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.46 : 469.88 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.46/469.88 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.46x = 469.88 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.46x = 55,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633.79/313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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