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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.93, 470.51 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.93, 470.51 and 159.62 is: 239.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.93 : 470.51 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.93/470.51 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.93x = 470.51 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.93x = 75,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,102.90/313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.24

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