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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 472.25 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 472.25 and 222.50 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 472.25 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/472.25 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 472.25 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 105,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,077.36/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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