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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.77 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.77 and 99.38 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.77 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.77 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.77 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 47,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080.65/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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