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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 466.37 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 466.37 and 220.09 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 466.37 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/466.37 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 466.37 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 102,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,643.37/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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