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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.13, 472.37 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.13, 472.37 and 228.25 is: 342.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.13 : 472.37 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.13/472.37 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.13x = 472.37 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.13x = 107,816.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,816.70/315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.13

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