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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.43, 460.87 and 220.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.43, 460.87 and 220.54 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.43 : 460.87 = 220.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.43/460.87 = 220.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.43x = 460.87 × 220.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.43x = 101,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,640.71/307.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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