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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.30, 475.11 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.30, 475.11 and 220.10 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.30 : 475.11 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.30/475.11 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.30x = 475.11 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.30x = 104,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,569.34/317.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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