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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.32, 473.28 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.32, 473.28 and 295.88 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.32 : 473.28 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.32/473.28 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.32x = 473.28 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.32x = 140,034.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,034.09/315.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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