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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.12, 460.86 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.12, 460.86 and 220.36 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.12 : 460.86 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.12/460.86 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.12x = 460.86 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.12x = 101,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,555.11/307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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