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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 474.03 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 474.03 and 224.76 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 474.03 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/474.03 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 474.03 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 106,542.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,542.98/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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