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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.72, 474.80 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.72, 474.80 and 225.52 is: 338.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.72 : 474.80 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.72/474.80 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.72x = 474.80 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.72x = 107,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,076.90/316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.08

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