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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 470.41 and 159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 470.41 and 159.64 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 470.41 = 159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/470.41 = 159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 470.41 × 159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 75,096.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,096.74/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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