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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.43 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.43 and 105.42 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.43 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.43 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.43 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 49,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592.73/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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