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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.63, 471.79 and 106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.63, 471.79 and 106.33 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.63 : 471.79 = 106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.63/471.79 = 106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.63x = 471.79 × 106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.63x = 50,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,162.83/314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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