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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.57, 469.85 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.57, 469.85 and 221.82 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.57 : 469.85 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.57/469.85 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.57x = 469.85 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.57x = 104,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,219.26/313.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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