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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 470.52 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 470.52 and 271.11 is: 404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 470.52 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/470.52 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 470.52 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 127,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,562.68/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.77

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