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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 470.49 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 470.49 and 257.41 is: 384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 470.49 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/470.49 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 470.49 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 121,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,108.83/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.38

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