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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.40, 435.06 and 221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.40, 435.06 and 221.98 is: 306.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.40 : 435.06 = 221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.40/435.06 = 221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.40x = 435.06 × 221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.40x = 96,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,574.62/315.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.20

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