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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 473.28 and 224.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 473.28 and 224.00 is: 335.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 473.28 = 224.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/473.28 = 224.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 473.28 × 224.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 106,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,013.29/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.95

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