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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 475.20 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 475.20 and 100.38 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 475.20 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/475.20 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 475.20 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 47,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700.58/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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