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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 472.22 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 472.22 and 303.32 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 472.22 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/472.22 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 472.22 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 143,233.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,233.77/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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