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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 476.04 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 476.04 and 221.78 is: 332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 476.04 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/476.04 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 476.04 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 105,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,576.15/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.10

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