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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 476.10 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 476.10 and 220.20 is: 330.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 476.10 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/476.10 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 476.10 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 104,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,837.22/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.30

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