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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.49, 470.24 and 222.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.49, 470.24 and 222.57 is: 333.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.49 : 470.24 = 222.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.49/470.24 = 222.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.49x = 470.24 × 222.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.49x = 104,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,660.20/313.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.86

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