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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.36 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.36 and 108.15 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.36 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.36 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.36 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 50,869.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,869.70/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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