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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.74, 472.20 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.74, 472.20 and 98.34 is: 147.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.74 : 472.20 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.74/472.20 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.74x = 472.20 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.74x = 46,436.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,436.15/314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.54

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