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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 471.76 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 471.76 and 237.82 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 471.76 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/471.76 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 471.76 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 112,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,193.96/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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