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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 468.25 and 221.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 468.25 and 221.02 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 468.25 = 221.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/468.25 = 221.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 468.25 × 221.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 103,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,492.62/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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