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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.18, 470.88 and 222.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.18, 470.88 and 222.90 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.18 : 470.88 = 222.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.18/470.88 = 222.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.18x = 470.88 × 222.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.18x = 104,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,958.04/314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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