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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.73, 471.97 and 98.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.73, 471.97 and 98.23 is: 147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.73 : 471.97 = 98.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.73/471.97 = 98.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.73x = 471.97 × 98.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.73x = 46,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,361.61/314.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.31

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