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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 470 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 470 and 222 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 470 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/470 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 470 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 104,340
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,340/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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