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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.64, 473.46 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.64, 473.46 and 225.06 is: 337.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.64 : 473.46 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.64/473.46 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.64x = 473.46 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.64x = 106,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,554.54/315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.58

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