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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.88, 473.88 and 311.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.88, 473.88 and 311.83 is: 467.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.88 : 473.88 = 311.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.88/473.88 = 311.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.88x = 473.88 × 311.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.88x = 147,770.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,770.00/315.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.80

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