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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 470.49 and 97.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 470.49 and 97.16 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 470.49 = 97.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/470.49 = 97.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 470.49 × 97.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 45,712.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,712.81/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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