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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.67, 470.40 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.67, 470.40 and 108.19 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.67 : 470.40 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.67/470.40 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.67x = 470.40 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.67x = 50,892.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,892.76/313.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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