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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313, 469.23 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313, 469.23 and 221.20 is: 331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313 : 469.23 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313/469.23 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313x = 469.23 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313x = 103,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,793.68/313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.61

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