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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 467.70 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 467.70 and 220.20 is: 330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 467.70 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/467.70 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 467.70 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 102,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,987.54/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.41

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