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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 470.67 and 108.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 470.67 and 108.41 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 470.67 = 108.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/470.67 = 108.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 470.67 × 108.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 51,022.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,022.98/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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