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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 472.68 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 472.68 and 98.82 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 472.68 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/472.68 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 472.68 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 46,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,710.24/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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