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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.88 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.88 and 84.86 is: 127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.88 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.88 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.88 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 40,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,213.46/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.27

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