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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 470.46 and 159.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 470.46 and 159.88 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 470.46 = 159.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/470.46 = 159.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 470.46 × 159.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 75,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,217.14/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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