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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.99, 467.98 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.99, 467.98 and 221.06 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.99 : 467.98 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.99/467.98 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.99x = 467.98 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.99x = 103,452.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,452.28/311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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