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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 470.36 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 470.36 and 97.10 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 470.36 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/470.36 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 470.36 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 45,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,671.96/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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