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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.50, 461.43 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.50, 461.43 and 220.74 is: 331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.50 : 461.43 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.50/461.43 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.50x = 461.43 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.50x = 101,852.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,852.65/307.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.23

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