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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 473 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 473 and 193.24 is: 289.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 473 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/473 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 473 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 91,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,402.52/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.84

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