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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307, 460.34 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307, 460.34 and 220.28 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307 : 460.34 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307/460.34 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307x = 460.34 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307x = 101,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,403.70/307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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