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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.86, 470.82 and 159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.86, 470.82 and 159.72 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.86 : 470.82 = 159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.86/470.82 = 159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.86x = 470.82 × 159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.86x = 75,199.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,199.37/313.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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