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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 470.46 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 470.46 and 121.28 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 470.46 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/470.46 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 470.46 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 57,057.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,057.39/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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