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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.32, 461.70 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.32, 461.70 and 220.92 is: 331.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.32 : 461.70 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.32/461.70 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.32x = 461.70 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.32x = 101,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,998.76/307.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.90

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