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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.10, 469.98 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.10, 469.98 and 222.48 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.10 : 469.98 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.10/469.98 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.10x = 469.98 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.10x = 104,561.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,561.15/314.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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