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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.21, 434.72 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.21, 434.72 and 221.93 is: 306.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.21 : 434.72 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.21/434.72 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.21x = 434.72 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.21x = 96,477.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,477.41/315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.07

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