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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.20, 460.08 and 220.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.20, 460.08 and 220.64 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.20 : 460.08 = 220.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.20/460.08 = 220.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.20x = 460.08 × 220.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.20x = 101,512.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,512.05/307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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