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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.87, 472.23 and 117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.87, 472.23 and 117.20 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.87 : 472.23 = 117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.87/472.23 = 117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.87x = 472.23 × 117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.87x = 55,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,343.88/314.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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