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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 470.36 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 470.36 and 121.07 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 470.36 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/470.36 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 470.36 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 56,946.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,946.49/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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