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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 470.75 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 470.75 and 223.29 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 470.75 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/470.75 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 470.75 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 105,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,112.65/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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