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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 474.78 and 97.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 474.78 and 97.15 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 474.78 = 97.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/474.78 = 97.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 474.78 × 97.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 46,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,127.12/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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