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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 468.08 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 468.08 and 220.44 is: 330.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 468.08 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/468.08 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 468.08 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 103,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,183.56/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.76

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