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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.74, 471.87 and 223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.74, 471.87 and 223.42 is: 334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.74 : 471.87 = 223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.74/471.87 = 223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.74x = 471.87 × 223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.74x = 105,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,425.20/314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.96

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