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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 472.87 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 472.87 and 98.86 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 472.87 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/472.87 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 472.87 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 46,747.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,747.93/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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