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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 470.47 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 470.47 and 97.16 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 470.47 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/470.47 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 470.47 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 45,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710.87/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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