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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 474.40 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 474.40 and 225.20 is: 337.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 474.40 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/474.40 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 474.40 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 106,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,834.88/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.40

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