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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.99, 470.52 and 222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.99, 470.52 and 222.86 is: 333.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.99 : 470.52 = 222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.99/470.52 = 222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.99x = 470.52 × 222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.99x = 104,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,860.09/313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.96

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