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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.20, 473.12 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.20, 473.12 and 302.90 is: 454.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.20 : 473.12 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.20/473.12 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.20x = 473.12 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.20x = 143,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308.05/315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.66

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