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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 476.57 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 476.57 and 224.28 is: 336.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 476.57 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/476.57 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 476.57 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 106,885.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,885.12/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.46

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