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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.78, 472.19 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.78, 472.19 and 98.42 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.78 : 472.19 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.78/472.19 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.78x = 472.19 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.78x = 46,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.94/314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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