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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 471.22 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 471.22 and 222.76 is: 334.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 471.22 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/471.22 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 471.22 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 104,968.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,968.97/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.32

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