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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.57 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.57 and 238.67 is: 357.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.57 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.57 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.57 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 113,023.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,023.39/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.71

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