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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 470 and 221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 470 and 221.92 is: 333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 470 = 221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/470 = 221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 470 × 221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 104,302.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,302.40/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.11

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