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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.55, 470.21 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.55, 470.21 and 108.06 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.55 : 470.21 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.55/470.21 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.55x = 470.21 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.55x = 50,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,810.89/313.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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