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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 473.42 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 473.42 and 96.21 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 473.42 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/473.42 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 473.42 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 45,546.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,546.91/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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