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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 468.48 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 468.48 and 221.04 is: 331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 468.48 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/468.48 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 468.48 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 103,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,552.82/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.58

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