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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.09, 466.71 and 222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.09, 466.71 and 222.80 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.09 : 466.71 = 222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.09/466.71 = 222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.09x = 466.71 × 222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.09x = 103,983.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,983.70/311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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