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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 473.21 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 473.21 and 99.20 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 473.21 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/473.21 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 473.21 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 46,939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,939.57/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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