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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.89, 474.03 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.89, 474.03 and 223.28 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.89 : 474.03 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.89/474.03 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.89x = 474.03 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.89x = 105,840.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,840.83/315.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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