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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 466.56 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 466.56 and 220.24 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 466.56 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/466.56 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 466.56 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 102,755.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,755.17/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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