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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.14, 460.02 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.14, 460.02 and 220.23 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.14 : 460.02 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.14/460.02 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.14x = 460.02 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.14x = 101,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,307.90/307.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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