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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 475.86 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 475.86 and 225.70 is: 338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 475.86 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/475.86 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 475.86 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 107,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,401.60/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.27

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