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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.36, 472.32 and 223.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.36, 472.32 and 223.56 is: 334.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.36 : 472.32 = 223.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.36/472.32 = 223.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.36x = 472.32 × 223.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.36x = 105,591.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,591.86/315.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.83

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