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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.90, 470.44 and 159.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.90, 470.44 and 159.69 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.90 : 470.44 = 159.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.90/470.44 = 159.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.90x = 470.44 × 159.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.90x = 75,125.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,125.93/313.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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