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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.29, 470.95 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.29, 470.95 and 159.98 is: 239.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.29 : 470.95 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.29/470.95 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.29x = 470.95 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.29x = 75,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,342.58/314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.72

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