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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.11, 473.71 and 224.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.11, 473.71 and 224.99 is: 337.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.11 : 473.71 = 224.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.11/473.71 = 224.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.11x = 473.71 × 224.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.11x = 106,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,580.01/316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.16

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