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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 474.44 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 474.44 and 311.07 is: 467.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 474.44 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/474.44 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 474.44 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 147,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582.50/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.14

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