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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.21, 469.82 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.21, 469.82 and 96.79 is: 145.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.21 : 469.82 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.21/469.82 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.21x = 469.82 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.21x = 45,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472.22/313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.18

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