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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.64 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.64 and 221.64 is: 332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.64 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.64 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.64 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 105,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,642.49/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.59

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