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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 473.72 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 473.72 and 96.44 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 473.72 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/473.72 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 473.72 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 45,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,685.56/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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