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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 469.02 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 469.02 and 221.86 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 469.02 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/469.02 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 469.02 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 104,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,058.20/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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