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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 473.05 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 473.05 and 224.69 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 473.05 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/473.05 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 473.05 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 106,286.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,286.12/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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