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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 472.84 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 472.84 and 238.08 is: 357.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 472.84 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/472.84 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 472.84 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 112,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,573.75/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.33

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