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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 467.94 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 467.94 and 220.80 is: 330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 467.94 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/467.94 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 467.94 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 103,321.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,321.15/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.84

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