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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.11, 471.96 and 253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.11, 471.96 and 253.96 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.11 : 471.96 = 253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.11/471.96 = 253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.11x = 471.96 × 253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.11x = 119,857.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,857.78/315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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