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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 466.64 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 466.64 and 220.72 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 466.64 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/466.64 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 466.64 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 102,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,996.78/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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