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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.88 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.88 and 159.84 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.88 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.88 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.88 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 75,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,265.46/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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