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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.17 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.17 and 132.34 is: 198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.17 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.17 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.17 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 62,486.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,486.98/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.35

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