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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 442.50 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 442.50 and 315.30 is: 442.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 442.50 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/442.50 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 442.50 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 139,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,520.25/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.50

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