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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.13, 467.65 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.13, 467.65 and 220.66 is: 330.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.13 : 467.65 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.13/467.65 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.13x = 467.65 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.13x = 103,191.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,191.65/312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.60

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