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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.21, 474.32 and 85.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.21, 474.32 and 85.12 is: 127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.21 : 474.32 = 85.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.21/474.32 = 85.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.21x = 474.32 × 85.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.21x = 40,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,372.83/316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.68

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