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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.10, 472.51 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.10, 472.51 and 98.64 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.10 : 472.51 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.10/472.51 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.10x = 472.51 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.10x = 46,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608.39/315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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