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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 468.67 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 468.67 and 221.22 is: 331.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 468.67 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/468.67 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 468.67 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 103,679.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,679.18/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.29

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