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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.93, 472 and 223.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.93, 472 and 223.65 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.93 : 472 = 223.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.93/472 = 223.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.93x = 472 × 223.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.93x = 105,562.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,562.80/314.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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