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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.95, 470.52 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.95, 470.52 and 159.91 is: 239.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.95 : 470.52 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.95/470.52 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.95x = 470.52 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.95x = 75,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,240.85/313.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.66

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