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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 471.09 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 471.09 and 159.93 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 471.09 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/471.09 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 471.09 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 75,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,341.42/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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