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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 473.26 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 473.26 and 302.22 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 473.26 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/473.26 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 473.26 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 143,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,028.64/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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