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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.24, 469.40 and 222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.24, 469.40 and 222.11 is: 332.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.24 : 469.40 = 222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.24/469.40 = 222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.24x = 469.40 × 222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.24x = 104,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,257.88/313.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.84

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