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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.42, 474.70 and 100

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.42, 474.70 and 100 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.42 : 474.70 = 100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.42/474.70 = 100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.42x = 474.70 × 100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.42x = 47,470
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,470/316.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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