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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 473.25 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 473.25 and 99.15 is: 148.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 473.25 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/473.25 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 473.25 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 46,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,922.74/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.68

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