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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 474.84 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 474.84 and 220.86 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 474.84 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/474.84 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 474.84 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 104,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,873.16/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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