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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 471.90 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 471.90 and 223.44 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 471.90 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/471.90 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 471.90 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 105,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,441.34/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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