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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.87, 470.74 and 222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.87, 470.74 and 222.28 is: 333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.87 : 470.74 = 222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.87/470.74 = 222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.87x = 470.74 × 222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.87x = 104,636.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,636.09/313.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.37

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