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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.19, 473.74 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.19, 473.74 and 223.44 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.19 : 473.74 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.19/473.74 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.19x = 473.74 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.19x = 105,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,851.91/316.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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