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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.77, 434.53 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.77, 434.53 and 221.60 is: 305.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.77 : 434.53 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.77/434.53 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.77x = 434.53 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.77x = 96,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,291.85/314.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.91

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