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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 474.98 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 474.98 and 85.56 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 474.98 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/474.98 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 474.98 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 40,641.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,641.21/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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