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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 472.44 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 472.44 and 238.52 is: 357.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 472.44 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/472.44 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 472.44 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 112,686.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,686.39/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.14

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