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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.13, 468.99 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.13, 468.99 and 221.54 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.13 : 468.99 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.13/468.99 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.13x = 468.99 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.13x = 103,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,897.70/313.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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