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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.53, 470.31 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.53, 470.31 and 108.24 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.53 : 470.31 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.53/470.31 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.53x = 470.31 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.53x = 50,906.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,906.63/313.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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