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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.43, 471.25 and 223.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.43, 471.25 and 223.15 is: 334.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.43 : 471.25 = 223.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.43/471.25 = 223.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.43x = 471.25 × 223.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.43x = 105,157.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,157.70/314.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.44

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