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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 461.90 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 461.90 and 221.22 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 461.90 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/461.90 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 461.90 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 102,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,181.52/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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