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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.64, 469.74 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.64, 469.74 and 222.04 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.64 : 469.74 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.64/469.74 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.64x = 469.74 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.64x = 104,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,298.72/313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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