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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.30 and 220.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.30 and 220.41 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.30 = 220.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.30 = 220.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.30 × 220.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 102,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,998.14/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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