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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.63, 470.44 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.63, 470.44 and 97.22 is: 145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.63 : 470.44 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.63/470.44 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.63x = 470.44 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.63x = 45,736.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,736.18/313.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.83

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