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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 473.32 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 473.32 and 84.44 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 473.32 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/473.32 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 473.32 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 39,967.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,967.14/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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