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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 434.81 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 434.81 and 221.87 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 434.81 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/434.81 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 434.81 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 96,468.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,468.01/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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