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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 473.40 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 473.40 and 96.21 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 473.40 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/473.40 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 473.40 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 45,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,545.81/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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