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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.53, 472.77 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.53, 472.77 and 223.78 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.53 : 472.77 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.53/472.77 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.53x = 472.77 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.53x = 105,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,796.47/315.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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