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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.87, 474.76 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.87, 474.76 and 225.11 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.87 : 474.76 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.87/474.76 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.87x = 474.76 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.87x = 106,870.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,870.85/316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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