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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.57, 474.88 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.57, 474.88 and 100.15 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.57 : 474.88 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.57/474.88 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.57x = 474.88 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.57x = 47,558.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,558.17/316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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