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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 468.29 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 468.29 and 221.07 is: 331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 468.29 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/468.29 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 468.29 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 103,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,525.52/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.12

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