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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 473.54 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 473.54 and 223.43 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 473.54 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/473.54 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 473.54 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 105,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,799.56/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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