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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.66, 471.48 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.66, 471.48 and 223.16 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.66 : 471.48 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.66/471.48 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.66x = 471.48 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.66x = 105,215.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,215.48/314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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