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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 474.71 and 220.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 474.71 and 220.30 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 474.71 = 220.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/474.71 = 220.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 474.71 × 220.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 104,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,578.61/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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