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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.16, 470.96 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.16, 470.96 and 295.04 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.16 : 470.96 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.16/470.96 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.16x = 470.96 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.16x = 138,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,952.04/314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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