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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 472.44 and 251.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 472.44 and 251.36 is: 376.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 472.44 = 251.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/472.44 = 251.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 472.44 × 251.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 118,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,752.52/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.47

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