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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.32, 469.95 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.32, 469.95 and 96.88 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.32 : 469.95 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.32/469.95 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.32x = 469.95 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.32x = 45,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,526.41/313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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