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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.82, 468.72 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.82, 468.72 and 221.07 is: 331.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.82 : 468.72 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.82/468.72 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.82x = 468.72 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.82x = 103,619.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,619.38/312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.24

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