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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 474.22 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 474.22 and 224.76 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 474.22 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/474.22 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 474.22 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 106,585.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,585.69/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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