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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.23, 474.20 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.23, 474.20 and 99.69 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.23 : 474.20 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.23/474.20 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.23x = 474.20 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.23x = 47,273.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,273.00/316.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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