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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 474.87 and 225.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 474.87 and 225.35 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 474.87 = 225.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/474.87 = 225.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 474.87 × 225.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 107,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,009.58/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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