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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 470.75 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 470.75 and 118.82 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 470.75 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/470.75 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 470.75 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 55,931.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931.57/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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