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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 473.22 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 473.22 and 142.16 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 473.22 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/473.22 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 473.22 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 67,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,270.59/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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