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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.43, 470.12 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.43, 470.12 and 97.01 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.43 : 470.12 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.43/470.12 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.43x = 470.12 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.43x = 45,606.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606.34/313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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