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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.56, 468.30 and 220.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.56, 468.30 and 220.80 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.56 : 468.30 = 220.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.56/468.30 = 220.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.56x = 468.30 × 220.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.56x = 103,400.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,400.64/312.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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