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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.88, 475.37 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.88, 475.37 and 100.41 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.88 : 475.37 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.88/475.37 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.88x = 475.37 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.88x = 47,729.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,729.99/316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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