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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.46, 472.28 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.46, 472.28 and 193.35 is: 289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.46 : 472.28 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.46/472.28 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.46x = 472.28 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.46x = 91,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,317.23/315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.47

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