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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.41 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.41 and 224.75 is: 337.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.41 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.41 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.41 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 106,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,620.15/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.06

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