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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 468.50 and 221.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 468.50 and 221.00 is: 332.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 468.50 = 221.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/468.50 = 221.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 468.50 × 221.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 103,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,535.05/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.23

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