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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.80, 470.56 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.80, 470.56 and 97.33 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.80 : 470.56 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.80/470.56 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.80x = 470.56 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.80x = 45,799.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,799.60/313.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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