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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.25, 473.02 and 224.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.25, 473.02 and 224.69 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.25 : 473.02 = 224.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.25/473.02 = 224.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.25x = 473.02 × 224.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.25x = 106,279.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,279.94/315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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