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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.90, 472.84 and 224.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.90, 472.84 and 224.37 is: 335.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.90 : 472.84 = 224.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.90/472.84 = 224.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.90x = 472.84 × 224.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.90x = 106,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,090.55/315.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.84

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