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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.15, 470.97 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.15, 470.97 and 119.03 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.15 : 470.97 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.15/470.97 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.15x = 470.97 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.15x = 56,057.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,057.20/314.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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