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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.38, 472.75 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.38, 472.75 and 120.33 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.38 : 472.75 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.38/472.75 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.38x = 472.75 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.38x = 56,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,886.38/315.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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