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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 474.63 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 474.63 and 225.63 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 474.63 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/474.63 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 474.63 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 107,090.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,090.77/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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