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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 474.53 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 474.53 and 100.01 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 474.53 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/474.53 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 474.53 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 47,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458.43/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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