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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 476.16 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 476.16 and 98.09 is: 147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 476.16 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/476.16 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 476.16 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 46,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,708.80/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.14

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