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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.02, 472.58 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.02, 472.58 and 119.99 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.02 : 472.58 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.02/472.58 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.02x = 472.58 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.02x = 56,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,704.87/315.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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