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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.04, 470.61 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.04, 470.61 and 159.76 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.04 : 470.61 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.04/470.61 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.04x = 470.61 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.04x = 75,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,182.59/314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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