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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 472.80 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 472.80 and 98.75 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 472.80 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/472.80 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 472.80 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 46,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,689/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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