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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.84, 475.53 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.84, 475.53 and 225.76 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.84 : 475.53 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.84/475.53 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.84x = 475.53 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.84x = 107,355.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,355.65/316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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