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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.82, 471.02 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.82, 471.02 and 159.85 is: 239.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.82 : 471.02 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.82/471.02 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.82x = 471.02 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.82x = 75,291.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,291.75/313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.92

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