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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.38, 461.32 and 220.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.38, 461.32 and 220.84 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.38 : 461.32 = 220.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.38/461.32 = 220.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.38x = 461.32 × 220.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.38x = 101,877.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,877.91/307.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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