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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 474.24 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 474.24 and 99.70 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 474.24 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/474.24 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 474.24 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 47,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,281.73/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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