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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.72, 473.58 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.72, 473.58 and 99.32 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.72 : 473.58 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.72/473.58 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.72x = 473.58 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.72x = 47,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,033.60/315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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