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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.35, 470.34 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.35, 470.34 and 221.01 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.35 : 470.34 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.35/470.34 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.35x = 470.34 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.35x = 103,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,949.84/313.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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