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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.00, 467.46 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.00, 467.46 and 220.52 is: 330.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.00 : 467.46 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.00/467.46 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.00x = 467.46 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.00x = 103,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,083.66/312.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.40

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