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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 469.76 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 469.76 and 222.24 is: 332.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 469.76 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/469.76 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 469.76 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 104,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,399.46/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.82

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