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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.50, 472.84 and 312.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.50, 472.84 and 312.05 is: 467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.50 : 472.84 = 312.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.50/472.84 = 312.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.50x = 472.84 × 312.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.50x = 147,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,550.12/315.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.68

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