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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.33, 469.99 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.33, 469.99 and 82.20 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.33 : 469.99 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.33/469.99 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.33x = 469.99 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.33x = 38,633.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633.18/313.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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