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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 475.40 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 475.40 and 100.44 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 475.40 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/475.40 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 475.40 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 47,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749.43/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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