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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 467.87 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 467.87 and 220.77 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 467.87 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/467.87 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 467.87 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 103,291.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,291.66/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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