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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.46, 474.63 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.46, 474.63 and 99.98 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.46 : 474.63 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.46/474.63 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.46x = 474.63 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.46x = 47,456.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,456.05/316.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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