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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.49, 474.71 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.49, 474.71 and 85.37 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.49 : 474.71 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.49/474.71 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.49x = 474.71 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.49x = 40,525.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,525.99/316.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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