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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 435.36 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 435.36 and 221.09 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 435.36 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/435.36 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 435.36 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 96,251.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,251.57/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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