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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.66, 473.50 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.66, 473.50 and 99.20 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.66 : 473.50 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.66/473.50 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.66x = 473.50 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.66x = 46,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.20/315.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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