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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.22, 473.93 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.22, 473.93 and 224.72 is: 336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.22 : 473.93 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.22/473.93 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.22x = 473.93 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.22x = 106,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,500.68/316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.80

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