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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.92, 472.32 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.92, 472.32 and 98.44 is: 147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.92 : 472.32 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.92/472.32 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.92x = 472.32 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.92x = 46,494.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,494.37/314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.64

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