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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 434.97 and 221.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 434.97 and 221.88 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 434.97 = 221.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/434.97 = 221.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 434.97 × 221.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 96,511.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,511.14/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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