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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.47 and 159.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.47 and 159.38 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.47 = 159.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.47 = 159.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.47 × 159.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 74,983.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,983.51/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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