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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.39, 473.22 and 288.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.39, 473.22 and 288.12 is: 432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.39 : 473.22 = 288.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.39/473.22 = 288.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.39x = 473.22 × 288.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.39x = 136,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,344.15/315.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.30

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