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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.53, 467.76 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.53, 467.76 and 220.41 is: 330.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.53 : 467.76 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.53/467.76 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.53x = 467.76 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.53x = 103,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,098.98/311.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.94

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