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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 476.04 and 221.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 476.04 and 221.96 is: 332.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 476.04 = 221.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/476.04 = 221.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 476.04 × 221.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 105,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,661.84/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.94

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