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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.24, 472.33 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.24, 472.33 and 223.48 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.24 : 472.33 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.24/472.33 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.24x = 472.33 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.24x = 105,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,555.19/315.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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