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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 466.62 and 220.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 466.62 and 220.78 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 466.62 = 220.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/466.62 = 220.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 466.62 × 220.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 103,020.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,020.36/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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