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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.58, 473.45 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.58, 473.45 and 99.16 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.58 : 473.45 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.58/473.45 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.58x = 473.45 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.58x = 46,944.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,944.44/315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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