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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.70, 472.05 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.70, 472.05 and 223.13 is: 334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.70 : 472.05 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.70/472.05 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.70x = 472.05 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.70x = 105,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,326.16/314.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.69

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