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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.25, 433.76 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.25, 433.76 and 221.03 is: 305.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.25 : 433.76 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.25/433.76 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.25x = 433.76 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.25x = 95,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,872.33/314.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.08

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