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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314, 470.16 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314, 470.16 and 222.20 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314 : 470.16 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314/470.16 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314x = 470.16 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314x = 104,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,469.55/314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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