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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.93, 477.33 and 224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.93, 477.33 and 224.77 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.93 : 477.33 = 224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.93/477.33 = 224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.93x = 477.33 × 224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.93x = 107,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,288.32/318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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