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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.82, 473.61 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.82, 473.61 and 99.39 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.82 : 473.61 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.82/473.61 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.82x = 473.61 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.82x = 47,072.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072.10/315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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