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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 473.19 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 473.19 and 120.38 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 473.19 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/473.19 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 473.19 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 56,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,961.57/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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