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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 473.88 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 473.88 and 220.08 is: 329.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 473.88 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/473.88 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 473.88 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 104,291.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,291.51/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.79

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