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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.83, 475.16 and 100.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.83, 475.16 and 100.36 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.83 : 475.16 = 100.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.83/475.16 = 100.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.83x = 475.16 × 100.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.83x = 47,684.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,684.68/316.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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