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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.74, 476.07 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.74, 476.07 and 225.98 is: 338.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.74 : 476.07 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.74/476.07 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.74x = 476.07 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.74x = 107,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,582.30/317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.59

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