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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 473.43 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 473.43 and 96.22 is: 144.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 473.43 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/473.43 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 473.43 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 45,552.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,552.95/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.34

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