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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 469.11 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 469.11 and 221.19 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 469.11 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/469.11 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 469.11 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 103,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,762.44/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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