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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.38, 475.53 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.38, 475.53 and 225.88 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.38 : 475.53 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.38/475.53 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.38x = 475.53 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.38x = 107,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,412.72/317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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