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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 473.31 and 224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 473.31 and 224.91 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 473.31 = 224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/473.31 = 224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 473.31 × 224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 106,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,452.15/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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