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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 469.37 and 305.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 469.37 and 305.52 is: 455.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 469.37 = 305.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/469.37 = 305.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 469.37 × 305.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 143,401.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,401.92/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.13

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