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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.86, 472.32 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.86, 472.32 and 141.52 is: 212.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.86 : 472.32 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.86/472.32 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.86x = 472.32 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.86x = 66,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,842.73/314.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.29

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