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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.69, 473.70 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.69, 473.70 and 239.13 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.69 : 473.70 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.69/473.70 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.69x = 473.70 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.69x = 113,273.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,273.51/315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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