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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.37, 470.11 and 96.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.37, 470.11 and 96.97 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.37 : 470.11 = 96.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.37/470.11 = 96.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.37x = 470.11 × 96.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.37x = 45,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585.62/313.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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