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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.47, 472.34 and 256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.47, 472.34 and 256.57 is: 384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.47 : 472.34 = 256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.47/472.34 = 256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.47x = 472.34 × 256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.47x = 121,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,187.73/315.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.15

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