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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 475.04 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 475.04 and 100.22 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 475.04 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/475.04 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 475.04 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 47,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,605.63/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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