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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.03, 472.22 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.03, 472.22 and 205.21 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.03 : 472.22 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.03/472.22 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.03x = 472.22 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.03x = 96,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,904.27/315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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