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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.96, 472.41 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.96, 472.41 and 98.42 is: 147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.96 : 472.41 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.96/472.41 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.96x = 472.41 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.96x = 46,494.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,494.59/314.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.62

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