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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 473.36 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 473.36 and 99.14 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 473.36 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/473.36 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 473.36 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 46,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,926.05/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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