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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 469.71 and 221.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 469.71 and 221.62 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 469.71 = 221.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/469.71 = 221.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 469.71 × 221.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 104,097.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,097.13/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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