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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.22, 472.88 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.22, 472.88 and 109.80 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.22 : 472.88 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.22/472.88 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.22x = 472.88 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.22x = 51,922.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,922.22/315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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