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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 475.02 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 475.02 and 100.23 is: 150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 475.02 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/475.02 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 475.02 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 47,611.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,611.25/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.36

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