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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.31, 469.91 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.31, 469.91 and 221.74 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.31 : 469.91 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.31/469.91 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.31x = 469.91 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.31x = 104,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,197.22/313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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