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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 468.66 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 468.66 and 221.20 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 468.66 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/468.66 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 468.66 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 103,667.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,667.59/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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