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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.21, 476.05 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.21, 476.05 and 220.38 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.21 : 476.05 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.21/476.05 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.21x = 476.05 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.21x = 104,913.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,913.96/317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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