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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.08, 487.15 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.08, 487.15 and 315.23 is: 472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.08 : 487.15 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.08/487.15 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.08x = 487.15 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.08x = 153,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,561.07/325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.38

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