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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 533.35 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 533.35 and 315.47 is: 472.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 533.35 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/533.35 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 533.35 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 168,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,257.65/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.40

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