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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 473 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 473 and 120.32 is: 180.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 473 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/473 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 473 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 56,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,911.36/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.52

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