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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.11, 462.95 and 221.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.11, 462.95 and 221.90 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.11 : 462.95 = 221.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.11/462.95 = 221.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.11x = 462.95 × 221.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.11x = 102,728.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,728.61/309.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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