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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.43, 470.25 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.43, 470.25 and 222.05 is: 333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.43 : 470.25 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.43/470.25 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.43x = 470.25 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.43x = 104,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,417.90/313.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.15

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