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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 474.30 and 224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 474.30 and 224.88 is: 337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 474.30 = 224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/474.30 = 224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 474.30 × 224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 106,660.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,660.58/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.38

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