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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 472.86 and 224.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 472.86 and 224.10 is: 336.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 472.86 = 224.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/472.86 = 224.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 472.86 × 224.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 105,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,967.93/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.21

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