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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 472.82 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 472.82 and 237.72 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 472.82 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/472.82 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 472.82 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 112,398.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,398.77/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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