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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.51, 472.26 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.51, 472.26 and 257.23 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.51 : 472.26 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.51/472.26 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.51x = 472.26 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.51x = 121,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,479.44/315.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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