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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.85, 473.84 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.85, 473.84 and 99.44 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.85 : 473.84 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.85/473.84 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.85x = 473.84 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.85x = 47,118.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,118.65/315.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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