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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 474.66 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 474.66 and 225.18 is: 337.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 474.66 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/474.66 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 474.66 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 106,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,883.94/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.19

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