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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 473.90 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 473.90 and 99.44 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 473.90 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/473.90 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 473.90 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 47,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,121.75/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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