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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.65, 473.13 and 238.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.65, 473.13 and 238.37 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.65 : 473.13 = 238.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.65/473.13 = 238.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.65x = 473.13 × 238.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.65x = 112,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,777.63/315.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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