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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 467.98 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 467.98 and 220.68 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 467.98 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/467.98 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 467.98 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 103,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,273.83/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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