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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.91 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.91 and 99.42 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.91 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.91 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.91 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 47,116.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,116.13/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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