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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.47, 468.80 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.47, 468.80 and 221.34 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.47 : 468.80 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.47/468.80 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.47x = 468.80 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.47x = 103,763.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,763.09/312.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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