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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 467.16 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 467.16 and 220.20 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 467.16 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/467.16 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 467.16 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 102,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,868.63/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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