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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.48 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.48 and 118.68 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.48 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.48 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.48 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 55,836.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,836.57/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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