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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.32, 471.48 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.32, 471.48 and 237.78 is: 356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.32 : 471.48 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.32/471.48 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.32x = 471.48 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.32x = 112,108.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,108.51/314.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.67

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