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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 436.19 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 436.19 and 221.57 is: 305.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 436.19 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/436.19 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 436.19 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 96,644.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,644.97/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.89

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