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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.76, 472.68 and 222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.76, 472.68 and 222.88 is: 333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.76 : 472.68 = 222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.76/472.68 = 222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.76x = 472.68 × 222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.76x = 105,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,350.92/315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.64

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