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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.11, 471.89 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.11, 471.89 and 259.93 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.11 : 471.89 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.11/471.89 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.11x = 471.89 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.11x = 122,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,655.86/315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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