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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 470.84 and 108.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 470.84 and 108.46 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 470.84 = 108.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/470.84 = 108.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 470.84 × 108.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 51,067.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,067.31/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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