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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 470.36 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 470.36 and 159.60 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 470.36 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/470.36 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 470.36 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 75,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,069.46/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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