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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 473.16 and 288.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 473.16 and 288.48 is: 432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 473.16 = 288.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/473.16 = 288.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 473.16 × 288.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 136,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,498.25/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.85

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