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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.31, 474.54 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.31, 474.54 and 96.96 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.31 : 474.54 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.31/474.54 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.31x = 474.54 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.31x = 46,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,008.54/316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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