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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.33, 474.04 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.33, 474.04 and 225.30 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.33 : 474.04 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.33/474.04 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.33x = 474.04 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.33x = 106,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,801.21/317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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