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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.34 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.34 and 220.82 is: 330.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.34 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.34 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.34 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 103,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,418.81/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.87

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