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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 474.57 and 225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 474.57 and 225.06 is: 337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 474.57 = 225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/474.57 = 225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 474.57 × 225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 106,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,806.72/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.08

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