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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.12, 434.16 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.12, 434.16 and 221.52 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.12 : 434.16 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.12/434.16 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.12x = 434.16 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.12x = 96,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,175.12/315.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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