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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 469.80 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 469.80 and 221.64 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 469.80 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/469.80 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 469.80 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 104,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,126.47/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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