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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.64 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.64 and 98.64 is: 147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.64 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.64 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.64 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 46,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,621.21/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.99

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