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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 472.77 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 472.77 and 84.12 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 472.77 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/472.77 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 472.77 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 39,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,770.30/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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