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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.57, 470.44 and 159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.57, 470.44 and 159.47 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.57 : 470.44 = 159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.57/470.44 = 159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.57x = 470.44 × 159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.57x = 75,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,020.68/313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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