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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 472.50 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 472.50 and 238.31 is: 356.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 472.50 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/472.50 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 472.50 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 112,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,601.48/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.80

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