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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 475.14 and 220.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 475.14 and 220.16 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 475.14 = 220.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/475.14 = 220.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 475.14 × 220.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 104,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,606.82/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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