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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 474.40 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 474.40 and 99.84 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 474.40 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/474.40 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 474.40 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 47,364.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364.10/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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