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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 467.46 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 467.46 and 221.10 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 467.46 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/467.46 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 467.46 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 103,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,355.41/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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