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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.35, 473.72 and 224.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.35, 473.72 and 224.63 is: 337.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.35 : 473.72 = 224.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.35/473.72 = 224.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.35x = 473.72 × 224.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.35x = 106,410.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,410.60/315.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.44

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