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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 467.90 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 467.90 and 220.27 is: 330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 467.90 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/467.90 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 467.90 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 103,064.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,064.33/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.58

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