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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 473.46 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 473.46 and 99.19 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 473.46 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/473.46 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 473.46 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 46,962.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,962.50/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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