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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 434.93 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 434.93 and 237.39 is: 327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 434.93 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/434.93 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 434.93 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 103,248.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,248.03/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.62

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