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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 470.53 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 470.53 and 108.30 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 470.53 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/470.53 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 470.53 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 50,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,958.40/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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