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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.19, 468.21 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.19, 468.21 and 220.62 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.19 : 468.21 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.19/468.21 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.19x = 468.21 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.19x = 103,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,299.07/312.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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