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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.21, 470.55 and 159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.21, 470.55 and 159.91 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.21 : 470.55 = 159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.21/470.55 = 159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.21x = 470.55 × 159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.21x = 75,245.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,245.65/314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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