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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.20 and 120.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.20 and 120.46 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.20 = 120.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.20 = 120.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.20 × 120.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 57,001.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001.67/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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