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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 470.61 and 97.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 470.61 and 97.34 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 470.61 = 97.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/470.61 = 97.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 470.61 × 97.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 45,806.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,806.82/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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