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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.43, 474.64 and 100.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.43, 474.64 and 100.00 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.43 : 474.64 = 100.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.43/474.64 = 100.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.43x = 474.64 × 100.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.43x = 47,462.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,462.56/316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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