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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.89, 434.77 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.89, 434.77 and 221.94 is: 306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.89 : 434.77 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.89/434.77 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.89x = 434.77 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.89x = 96,492.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,492.30/314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.43

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