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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 473.64 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 473.64 and 224.76 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 473.64 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/473.64 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 473.64 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 106,455.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,455.33/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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