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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.65, 470.44 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.65, 470.44 and 82.54 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.65 : 470.44 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.65/470.44 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.65x = 470.44 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.65x = 38,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830.12/313.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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