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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.88, 470.74 and 94.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.88, 470.74 and 94.45 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.88 : 470.74 = 94.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.88/470.74 = 94.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.88x = 470.74 × 94.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.88x = 44,459.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,459.98/313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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