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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.08, 475.92 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.08, 475.92 and 220.50 is: 332.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.08 : 475.92 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.08/475.92 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.08x = 475.92 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.08x = 104,940.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,940.36/316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.01

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