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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 470.94 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 470.94 and 82.85 is: 124.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 470.94 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/470.94 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 470.94 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 39,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,017.60/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.27

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