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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.62, 471.96 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.62, 471.96 and 98.21 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.62 : 471.96 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.62/471.96 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.62x = 471.96 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.62x = 46,352.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352.37/314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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