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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 470.59 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 470.59 and 94.40 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 470.59 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/470.59 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 470.59 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 44,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,423.40/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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