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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 475.09 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 475.09 and 100.31 is: 150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 475.09 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/475.09 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 475.09 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 47,657.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,657.94/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.47

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