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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 474.12 and 99.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 474.12 and 99.62 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 474.12 = 99.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/474.12 = 99.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 474.12 × 99.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 47,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231.83/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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