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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 470.40 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 470.40 and 105.36 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 470.40 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/470.40 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 470.40 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 49,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,561.34/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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