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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 470.84 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 470.84 and 118.87 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 470.84 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/470.84 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 470.84 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 55,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,968.30/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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