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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 472.44 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 472.44 and 264.08 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 472.44 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/472.44 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 472.44 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 124,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,761.96/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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