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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.65, 473.51 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.65, 473.51 and 99.23 is: 148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.65 : 473.51 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.65/473.51 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.65x = 473.51 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.65x = 46,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,983.53/315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.85

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