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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.31 and 110.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.31 and 110.01 is: 165.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.31 = 110.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.31 = 110.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.31 × 110.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 52,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,068.83/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.05

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