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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.28, 473.88 and 255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.28, 473.88 and 255.44 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.28 : 473.88 = 255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.28/473.88 = 255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.28x = 473.88 × 255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.28x = 121,047.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,047.91/316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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