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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 475.07 and 223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 475.07 and 223.28 is: 334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 475.07 = 223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/475.07 = 223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 475.07 × 223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 106,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,070.14/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.94

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