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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.01, 472.58 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.01, 472.58 and 120.07 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.01 : 472.58 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.01/472.58 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.01x = 472.58 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.01x = 56,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,739.72/315.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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