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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.70, 473.59 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.70, 473.59 and 99.22 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.70 : 473.59 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.70/473.59 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.70x = 473.59 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.70x = 46,989.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,989.60/315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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