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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.09 and 294.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.09 and 294.48 is: 441.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.09 = 294.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.09 = 294.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.09 × 294.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 139,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,314.07/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.09

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