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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 473.96 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 473.96 and 99.70 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 473.96 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/473.96 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 473.96 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 47,250.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,250.94/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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