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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 472.16 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 472.16 and 132.32 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 472.16 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/472.16 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 472.16 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 62,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,476.21/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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