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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 471.32 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 471.32 and 237.24 is: 354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 471.32 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/471.32 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 471.32 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 111,814.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,814.77/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.82

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