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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.83, 472.25 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.83, 472.25 and 98.37 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.83 : 472.25 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.83/472.25 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.83x = 472.25 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.83x = 46,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455.23/314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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