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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.06, 434.66 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.06, 434.66 and 221.94 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.06 : 434.66 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.06/434.66 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.06x = 434.66 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.06x = 96,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,467.33/315.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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