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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 473.32 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 473.32 and 96.14 is: 144.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 473.32 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/473.32 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 473.32 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 45,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,506.25/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.24

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