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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 472.95 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 472.95 and 98.88 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 472.95 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/472.95 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 472.95 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 46,765.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,765.30/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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