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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 475.50 and 220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 475.50 and 220.76 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 475.50 = 220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/475.50 = 220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 475.50 × 220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 104,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,971.38/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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