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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.88, 434.37 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.88, 434.37 and 221.94 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.88 : 434.37 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.88/434.37 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.88x = 434.37 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.88x = 96,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404.08/314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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