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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 473.24 and 285.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 473.24 and 285.15 is: 426.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 473.24 = 285.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/473.24 = 285.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 473.24 × 285.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 134,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,946.87/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.86

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