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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474.35 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474.35 and 99.95 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474.35 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474.35 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474.35 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 47,408.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408.41/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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