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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.17, 466.90 and 220.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.17, 466.90 and 220.45 is: 330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.17 : 466.90 = 220.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.17/466.90 = 220.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.17x = 466.90 × 220.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.17x = 102,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,928.11/311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.78

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