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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 470.11 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 470.11 and 159.57 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 470.11 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/470.11 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 470.11 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 75,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,015.45/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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