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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 472.76 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 472.76 and 159.32 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 472.76 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/472.76 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 472.76 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 75,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,320.12/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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