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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 472.56 and 254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 472.56 and 254.56 is: 381.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 472.56 = 254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/472.56 = 254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 472.56 × 254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 120,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,294.87/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.16

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