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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 473.20 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 473.20 and 120.42 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 473.20 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/473.20 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 473.20 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 56,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,982.14/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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