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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.86, 474.20 and 303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.86, 474.20 and 303.71 is: 455.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.86 : 474.20 = 303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.86/474.20 = 303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.86x = 474.20 × 303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.86x = 144,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,015.39/315.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.95

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