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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.04, 475.98 and 224.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.04, 475.98 and 224.98 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.04 : 475.98 = 224.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.04/475.98 = 224.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.04x = 475.98 × 224.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.04x = 107,085.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,085.98/318.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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