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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 472.79 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 472.79 and 84.13 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 472.79 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/472.79 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 472.79 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 39,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,773.46/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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