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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.41 and 221.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.41 and 221.18 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.41 = 221.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.41 = 221.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.41 × 221.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 103,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,602.92/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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