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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 473.11 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 473.11 and 84.34 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 473.11 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/473.11 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 473.11 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 39,901.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,901.68/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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