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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 473.44 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 473.44 and 220.16 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 473.44 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/473.44 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 473.44 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 104,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,232.55/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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