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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 462.70 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 462.70 and 221.74 is: 332.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 462.70 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/462.70 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 462.70 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 102,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,599.10/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.22

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