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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.71, 473.64 and 99.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.71, 473.64 and 99.28 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.71 : 473.64 = 99.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.71/473.64 = 99.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.71x = 473.64 × 99.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.71x = 47,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,023.20/315.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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