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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.05, 472.47 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.05, 472.47 and 132.35 is: 198.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.05 : 472.47 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.05/472.47 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.05x = 472.47 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.05x = 62,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,529.04/315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.48

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