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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.28 and 99.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.28 and 99.12 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.28 = 99.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.28 = 99.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.28 × 99.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 46,911.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,911.51/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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