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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.44 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.44 and 97.19 is: 145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.44 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.44 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.44 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 45,722.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,722.06/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.79

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