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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 472.78 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 472.78 and 120.14 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 472.78 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/472.78 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 472.78 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 56,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,798.90/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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