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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.11, 472.64 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.11, 472.64 and 98.69 is: 148.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.11 : 472.64 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.11/472.64 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.11x = 472.64 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.11x = 46,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,641.98/315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.02

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