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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 470.96 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 470.96 and 185.32 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 470.96 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/470.96 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 470.96 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 87,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,278.31/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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