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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 467.52 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 467.52 and 220.28 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 467.52 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/467.52 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 467.52 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 102,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,982.97/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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