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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 471.96 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 471.96 and 301.05 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 471.96 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/471.96 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 471.96 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 142,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,083.56/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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