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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.44, 472.48 and 254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.44, 472.48 and 254.24 is: 380.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.44 : 472.48 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.44/472.48 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.44x = 472.48 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.44x = 120,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,123.52/315.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.81

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