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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 470.13 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 470.13 and 159.53 is: 239.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 470.13 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/470.13 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 470.13 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 74,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,997.49/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.21

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