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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 473.64 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 473.64 and 264.30 is: 396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 473.64 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/473.64 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 473.64 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 125,183.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,183.05/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.95

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