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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.48, 474.96 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.48, 474.96 and 220.48 is: 330.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.48 : 474.96 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.48/474.96 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.48x = 474.96 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.48x = 104,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,719.18/316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.89

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