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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315, 469.92 and 303.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315, 469.92 and 303.78 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315 : 469.92 = 303.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315/469.92 = 303.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315x = 469.92 × 303.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315x = 142,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752.30/315
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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