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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 472.82 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 472.82 and 238.70 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 472.82 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/472.82 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 472.82 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 112,862.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,862.13/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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