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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.34 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.34 and 99.88 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.34 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.34 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.34 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 47,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377.08/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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