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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.31, 472.35 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.31, 472.35 and 271.98 is: 407.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.31 : 472.35 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.31/472.35 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.31x = 472.35 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.31x = 128,469.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,469.75/315.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.44

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