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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.47, 474.77 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.47, 474.77 and 100.06 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.47 : 474.77 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.47/474.77 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.47x = 474.77 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.47x = 47,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,505.49/316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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