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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 472.41 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 472.41 and 132.39 is: 198.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 472.41 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/472.41 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 472.41 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 62,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,542.36/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.41

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