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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 472.38 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 472.38 and 109.50 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 472.38 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/472.38 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 472.38 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 51,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,725.61/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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