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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.49 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.49 and 96.32 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.49 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.49 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.49 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 45,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,606.56/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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