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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.04, 470.19 and 221.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.04, 470.19 and 221.70 is: 331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.04 : 470.19 = 221.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.04/470.19 = 221.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.04x = 470.19 × 221.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.04x = 104,241.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,241.12/314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.94

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