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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.98, 434.52 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.98, 434.52 and 221.74 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.98 : 434.52 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.98/434.52 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.98x = 434.52 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.98x = 96,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,349.38/314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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