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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 473.94 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 473.94 and 224.42 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 473.94 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/473.94 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 473.94 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 106,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,359.25/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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