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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.19, 471.92 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.19, 471.92 and 237.92 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.19 : 471.92 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.19/471.92 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.19x = 471.92 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.19x = 112,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,275.66/315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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