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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.23, 472.01 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.23, 472.01 and 272.16 is: 407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.23 : 472.01 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.23/472.01 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.23x = 472.01 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.23x = 128,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,460.88/315.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.52

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