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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 473.80 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 473.80 and 225.19 is: 337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 473.80 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/473.80 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 473.80 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 106,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,691.53/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.91

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