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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 473.07 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 473.07 and 229.01 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 473.07 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/473.07 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 473.07 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 108,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,335.40/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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