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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.83, 470.82 and 97.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.83, 470.82 and 97.41 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.83 : 470.82 = 97.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.83/470.82 = 97.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.83x = 470.82 × 97.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.83x = 45,861.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,861.16/313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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