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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 472.24 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 472.24 and 245.89 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 472.24 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/472.24 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 472.24 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 116,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,116.12/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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