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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.64, 471.66 and 222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.64, 471.66 and 222 is: 332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.64 : 471.66 = 222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.64/471.66 = 222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.64x = 471.66 × 222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.64x = 104,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,708.52/314.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.79

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