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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.99, 473.49 and 142.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.99, 473.49 and 142.43 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.99 : 473.49 = 142.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.99/473.49 = 142.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.99x = 473.49 × 142.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.99x = 67,436.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436.81/315.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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