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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.52 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.52 and 220.50 is: 330.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.52 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.52 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.52 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 101,765.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,765.16/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.75

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