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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 474.15 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 474.15 and 224.94 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 474.15 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/474.15 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 474.15 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 106,655.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,655.30/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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