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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.86, 472.31 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.86, 472.31 and 98.45 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.86 : 472.31 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.86/472.31 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.86x = 472.31 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.86x = 46,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,498.92/314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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