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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.22, 462.03 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.22, 462.03 and 220.29 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.22 : 462.03 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.22/462.03 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.22x = 462.03 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.22x = 101,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,780.59/308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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