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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 475.09 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 475.09 and 97.33 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 475.09 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/475.09 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 475.09 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 46,238.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,238.91/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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