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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.33, 472.92 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.33, 472.92 and 98.88 is: 148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.33 : 472.92 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.33/472.92 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.33x = 472.92 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.33x = 46,762.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,762.33/315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.30

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