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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 469.44 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 469.44 and 303.86 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 469.44 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/469.44 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 469.44 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 142,644.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,644.04/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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