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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.84, 469.53 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.84, 469.53 and 221.76 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.84 : 469.53 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.84/469.53 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.84x = 469.53 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.84x = 104,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,122.97/312.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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