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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 472.68 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 472.68 and 193.44 is: 289.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 472.68 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/472.68 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 472.68 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 91,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,435.22/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.83

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