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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.55, 473.46 and 250.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.55, 473.46 and 250.48 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.55 : 473.46 = 250.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.55/473.46 = 250.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.55x = 473.46 × 250.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.55x = 118,592.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,592.26/315.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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