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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 468.80 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 468.80 and 221.56 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 468.80 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/468.80 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 468.80 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 103,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,867.33/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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