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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.59, 460.98 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.59, 460.98 and 220.44 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.59 : 460.98 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.59/460.98 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.59x = 460.98 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.59x = 101,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,618.43/307.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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