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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 475.41 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 475.41 and 220.94 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 475.41 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/475.41 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 475.41 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 105,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,037.09/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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