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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.66, 474.86 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.66, 474.86 and 97.22 is: 145.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.66 : 474.86 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.66/474.86 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.66x = 474.86 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.66x = 46,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163.76/316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.78

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