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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.30, 473.91 and 311.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.30, 473.91 and 311.67 is: 468.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.30 : 473.91 = 311.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.30/473.91 = 311.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.30x = 473.91 × 311.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.30x = 147,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,703.53/315.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.45

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