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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.85, 472.34 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.85, 472.34 and 98.43 is: 147.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.85 : 472.34 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.85/472.34 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.85x = 472.34 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.85x = 46,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,492.43/314.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.67

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