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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.15, 473.87 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.15, 473.87 and 238.86 is: 358.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.15 : 473.87 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.15/473.87 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.15x = 473.87 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.15x = 113,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,186.81/316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.02

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