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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 472.80 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 472.80 and 84.10 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 472.80 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/472.80 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 472.80 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 39,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,762.48/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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