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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.57, 473.45 and 222.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.57, 473.45 and 222.15 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.57 : 473.45 = 222.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.57/473.45 = 222.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.57x = 473.45 × 222.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.57x = 105,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,175.81/315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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