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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.48, 474.57 and 100.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.48, 474.57 and 100.07 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.48 : 474.57 = 100.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.48/474.57 = 100.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.48x = 474.57 × 100.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.48x = 47,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,490.22/316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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