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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.11, 470.71 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.11, 470.71 and 222.99 is: 334.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.11 : 470.71 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.11/470.71 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.11x = 470.71 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.11x = 104,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,963.62/314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.16

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